Kevin Love Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers won’t trade Andrew Wiggins?
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The Cavaliers have already added a few of James’ old Heat teammates, swingmen Mike Miller and James Jones and could be looking to add a another star, possibly Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Love. Although the Cavaliers reportedly have not offered swingman Andrew Wiggins in a deal, another report says the Cavaliers would be willing to trade Wiggins, forward Anthony Bennett and a first round pick to acquire Love.
However, according to The Associated Press, the Cavaliers still don’t want to trade Wiggins.
"But two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press this week that the Cavaliers’ position — that Wiggins will be in Cleveland this season — has remained unchanged and that he’s not being shopped. The people requested anonymity because neither team was publicly commenting on trade talks, but the rumors won’t stop anytime soon.Wiggins said the Cavaliers haven’t given him any reason to worry, and said he lets his agent and support system deal with the churning of the rumor mill.“I just play basketball,” Wiggins said."
Love averaged 26.1 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game last season while shooting 45.7% from the field, 37.6% from three and 82.1% from the charity stripe last season. Bennett averaged 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 35.6% from the field, 24.5% from beyond the arc and 63.8% from the free throw line. Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Jayhawks last season while shooting 44.8% from the field, 34.1% from beyond the arc and 77.5% from the free throw line. Wiggins was ranked as the top prospect in the draft by Jonathan Givony of Draft Express .